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Volt - Ammeter Load Tester Connections

Remove Surface Charge From Battery

2. Connect a Volt/Ammeter/Load tester to the battery posts. Rotate the load control knob of the Carbon pile rheostat to apply a 300 amp load. Apply

this load for 15 seconds to remove the surface charge from the battery, and return the control knob to off.

Testing Open Circuit Voltage

3. Allow the battery to stabilize for 2 minutes, and then verify the open circuit voltage.

Battery Open Circuit Voltage

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